1976 Bristol 412 vs. 1994 Nissan 270 R
To start off, 1994 Nissan 270 R is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Bristol 412. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Bristol 412 would be higher. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan 270 R (270 HP) has 62 more horse power than 1976 Bristol 412. (208 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan 270 R should accelerate faster than 1976 Bristol 412. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 412 weights approximately 444 kg more than 1994 Nissan 270 R.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Bristol 412 (422 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Nissan 270 R. (344 Nm). This means 1976 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Nissan 270 R. 1976 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1994 Nissan 270 R has manual transmission. 1994 Nissan 270 R will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Bristol 412 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Bristol 412 | 1994 Nissan 270 R | |
Make | Bristol | Nissan |
Model | 412 | 270 R |
Year Released | 1976 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 270 HP |
Torque | 422 Nm | 344 Nm |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 273 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |